Career in FICO

Hi, I am Shameer. I have done my Bsc Comp in 2003. I am planning to do SAP, but i am very poor in programming. Hence, i have decided to do FICO instead of ABAP. I do not have any knowledge about finance or accounts, will i be able to do FICO.

Shameer there are other modules are also there in SAP technical apart from ABAP, for example you can learn SAP Netweaver which is emerging as a very hot technology, SAP Basis is also good to start with.

But clearly suggest you to not join any functional module with out functional experience. Although you are not so good at programming as you have said but even then in above module you can start with because you are a computer gradute.

Let me tell u if u learn the sap fico they will teach u from the basic screen driving through whole business process. it takes some time to grasp and see what is going on may be practice 3 months then u kind of say ha ha got it. so never give up the hope and ambition. go for it and work hard.
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Just read a smanll acct book hand book from Barnes and nobles. where r u located. because couple of people want to do fico there is one good lady in houston. she goes on projects on wk days and teaches some time on the wk ends.

I am B.E computer science graduate with good
experience in Mainframe programming and also
conceptual knowledge in Java related programming.I am
interested to learn SAP FICO..As I was reading
articles,I am reading concepts of Finance and
accounting..Would we need to have in-depth concepts of
Financing and accounting to be a good FICO
consultant..I mean to ask would you think it is only
for professional with Finance background.If possible
please suggest me good SAP FICO teaching institutes in
Philadelphia or New Jersey..

Hi, regarding your concern and with your previous experience my opinion is
that you may try with basis consultancy, base on your experience in
mainframe programming and Java related programming. The other option is
ABAP, I think that you experience facilitate this, however a functional
career in FICO consultancy could be possible only with experience, please,
don’t hesitate because you are a B.E. Computer graduate, I am a Economist
and I worked as FICO Consultant but I worked with engineering that are
excellent FICO Consultant.

Your interest in finance and accounts is highly appreciated. But I
feel that you may not be totally comfortable in Finance and costing
module of SAP. I am finance and costing person with over 15 years of
experience. Hence it is my experience that is speaking.

The best module for you would be Materials Management or Sales and
distribution if you have flair towards marketing etc.

For you to get trained the best place is India. I have stayed in USA
and I know how Amercans trains. Obvioulsy very poor training.

Hi Prameela,
Even I am gathering information about SAP FICO, one of my friends has suggested to get some accounting handbooks and said it could help a lot=2E If you did get any info about SAP FICO teaching institutes in New Jersey, can you please pass it on to me, am intrested in one too=2E thank you

hi guys
if you want to learn sap fico . you got to be good
with accounting and costing. then if you want to learn
fico first go through the sap documentation finance
and controlling. after that goto sap best practices
site where you can get sap best practices procedures
and configuration also .

Hi all ,
It True about what you say , But to be a Consultant ,which is a Most Sought after Jobs in SAP by MNC ,you require Live Experience ,Otherwise if you take up only only Training which will give you Jobs as a Trainer or a EndUser Level . So Contact me if you Need Exposure In Real Time Environment

My name is Murthy and I have got over 12 years of
experience in Accounts & Finance. I am also trained in
SAP FICO. Ever since I completed the training, I have
been trying to get into SAP FICO job but in vain.
Everywhere people require hands on implementation. Can
you suggest me a way to get into SAP FICO and any
contact details for people providing real time
projects.

The solution is you get live exposure then only you can have chances of
getting placed for SAP implementation. If you are in Mumbai then you can get
in touch with Growelsoftech ltd. They are recruiting persons of your profile
for their on going projects.
their contact no is 56993000 you can talk to mr. hatim.

Strictly speaking to excel, one need to have a background in the module they choose. Well, in the current market, atleast I have seen lot of ppl with varied backgrounds doing all sorts of modules. Yes, its possible. You at least need to concentrate few months before you look for a job. There are tons of training institutes which boast of genuine training which is a farce. Beware of the institutes and their contracting documents. Don't fall into the trap of those companies who already had their nets open and wide. My suggestion would be with you exp. and background, you can directly jump into ABAP and later move on to which ever you prefer.

Hai! folks,
I have been reading all queries and questions relating to career in SAP.
I request your views and suggestions to my problem.
I am Commerce & LLB graduate with ICWA(Inter) aged 47 years with almost 18
years of rich industrial experience in various functions and capacities.
During my long career I have done lot of projects in payroll,Income
tax,Material Accounting etc as project leader. The software platform being
Foxpro,Oracle 7.0.
I was looking for a career change into SAP field as there is no real
challenge in my present employment.
I have undergone training in SAP FICO module in a reputed institute and has
since been practising in my PC. My employers are shortly going to implement
mySAP in all manufacturing units all over the country.

This being the background how do I make career in SAP. All employers are
looking for 2-4 experience in SAP. Unless somebody gives me a job I will not
get experience and unless I have experience I will not be given a job.
What do I do? Please help me with your valuable solutions.

Since you said your employers are going to implement
SAP modules in your compnay its going to be a great
opportunity to get hands on implementation experience.
After that you can conveniently make move to other
organisation. My advice is that you be with your
company and get that implementation experience.

>>I was looking for a career change into SAP field as there is no real
>>challenge in my present employment.

1.0 - I do not understand the latter part of your above statement since your employer is planning to introducte mySAP. There would be tremendous amount
of implementation opportunities within your organization itself. How can
there not be a challenge ?

>>I have undergone training in SAP FICO module in a reputed institute and has
>>since been practising in my PC.

2.0 - Are you involved with the mySAP implementation project within your company ?
If so, in what role ? If not, why not ?

>>This being the background how do I make career in SAP. All employers are
>>looking for 2-4 experience in SAP. Unless somebody gives me a job I will not
>>get experience and unless I have experience I will not be given a job.

3.0 - I am not clear. You already do have a job, don't you ? You already
have 18 years experience, don't you ? I sincerely hope it is not 1 year's
experience, repeated 18 times, though that may not be case since you have
worked in different projects and different technologies.

I suggest you need to think hard and deep about the questions that I
have asked you. Given your accounting background, there is also a link
on 'SAP Careers for Accounting Professionals' from the 'Mid-Level Executives'
option at the URL below that may be of some help along with 'Switching to SAP'
pages.

In summary, as someone else has suggested, your present organization
is your best learning ground for SAP. So, grab the opportunity. If you
cannot do the same within your own organization, what makes you think
that it would be easy in some other organization ?